although this vision is hard to imagine away from the glories, yes, yes, that is still a world that exists. democracy is empowerment for all. not just a man, but those who have a different color of skin. those who look the same and those who are born with a different way to live. thank you. [applause] john: thank you for that extremely affecting and moving speech. now i call from the east of england. israel. [applause]

israel: thank you, mr. speaker. i wish to speak on an issue that is having a catastrophic effect on politics the world over. the prevalence of an us versus them mentality. these decisions are made by the electorate and by this house. often made by not on who has the best ideas, the loudest support for the most reputable insult. we all must endeavor to understand both sides of an argument. therefore, we need to stop with the insults and start respecting each other. i am not implying that we should censor ourselves. sometimes it is necessary to attack an idea. however, we should never

attack the supporters of an idea. the media should focus on policy not people. if we continue as this, we will see the decline of the world's oldest parliamentary democracy. thank you. [applause] john: thank you, >> next, from london. >> thank you, mr. speaker. we all have those -- my mother used to tell me a story and this is how it goes. she was a woman in pakistan who had democratic editions but was prevented to vote. she was crying out for a voice. a caged bird.

then she became a caseworker. then she became the first female in her country. my vision for democracy is about raising opportunities for positive change. that is what we should be broadcasting, a kind of politics. not what the media shows. democracy is just noise, let's say our democracy. but advocate a better democracy and articulate our words. let's change the world. the way we see fit. democratization, campaigning on both ends. that's a thing of the past. an unrepresentative parliament is the status quo. a parliament that resembles us is one we need to mold. welcome refugees with open arms. there is more that binds us

together then tears us apart. guess what? you can shape our democracy in your own chosen directions because democracy is for everyone, not just the privileged few. regardless of your background age or gender. it has been created for me and for you. thank you. [applause] john: thank you very much for that. that was a beautiful and very penetrating contribution which has left its mark. now please welcome from the northeast of england, emily dormer. emily: thank you, mr. speaker.

it is easy for us to forget how lucky we are to live in a nation where we can decide who is that if the decisions that shape our lives. it is easy for us to forget that in other parts of the world, voices go unheard and politicians are never held to account. but we can show them the merits of a democracy. how innovation and economic prosperity -- when we remove red tape. how giving young people the chance to vote, give them the greatest stake in the success of our society. but there is so much more that we can do. we need to give young people the tools so that they can participate and eventually run our democracy. too often, young people knowing

or caring about politics, isn't that what skepticism is met with skepticism were surprised. too often, our value as voters is undermined. we become the sacrificial lambs of the political system. too often, value is based on but in this room we can see hat every voice is valuable. and when we build with cement we build a stronger more united democracy. thank you very much. [applause] >> now from the northwest of

england i call sara stern. [applause] >> no statute can ever ensure that all politicians will act kindly. yet as the next generation of decision makers and influences i believe it is our role to lead by example. we should demonstrate great and kindness in all of our actions and our reactions.

you cannot legislate through kindness this can only be achieved through ordinary people. a significant sector of our society is left unrepresented in the recent referendum. youth. we who will impact the referendum the longest have no say in the outcome. we a significant we have are given a number and deemed contribute to contribute. at 16 we are deemed old enough to consent sexually. at 16 old enough to be tested academically in a way that influences our chances in life. if we can be so pains takingly assessed on our academic abilities surely we can be trustd with the weight of political decisions especially in light of the impressive turnout the scottish youth

demonstrated. so in on journey to a better kinder democracy that 18-year-olds to vote in 1969 may we get 16-year-olds to vote. but may we do so kindly. thank you. we strive to raise our voices above the arguments and the

discourse. we renounce the role of bye standers and observers the oked disregarded voices of our generation cry out for recognition. we seek to be heard. and above all we pursue the truth. we search for honesty, we seek out integrity. values that we believe should be a cornerstone to any political argument. and yet have been overlooked amongst the fear mongering, the falsehoods and the hype of ecent times. we have to communicate the values that are integral to our generation. hope, possibility, and vision for a new world where boundries between them and us must be

breached. because a society that looks in on itself grows smaller and weaker by each passing day. and remember, it is we engaged, enthusiastic and optimistic young people who are leading that call for change right here right now in every corner of the u.k. in every corner of europe and all across the globe. i am not cynical about the future of democracy. quite the opposite. i am inspired for the young people across our communities in northern ireland. we actively seek out a better kinder democracy and play their part in shaking off the divisions, exchanging them with optimism and hope. coupled with open minds and a vision for a future that

motivates us to lead this call for change. and earn us the right to debate in this great chamber this afternoon. so we are the generation that will exchange fear with hope, disregard with mutual respect, and suspicion with trust. thank you. >> before i start i would like to thank my family for helping me to dress today and my

friends. i want to say quickly to the all you england fans prepare for the hamlin tonight. when thinking about fear my first thought is the way things are is not the way it has to be. i can't recall who said this but i assure you it wasn't me, i'm just repeating it. so think about the situation, how we got here, and everyone pointing fingers at who is to blame which i love doing, but this is useless. we should be looking at the future. we are providing a negative outlook with increase in less jobs, financial weakening the future looks bleak but i tell you today the way things are is not the way it has to be. the way to be optimistic and put pressure on officials we which seek out that

threatens our democracy and public services. we must support a greener future to transition from the oil and glass sector. his will allow us to movefured. this is just the tip of the ice berg. regardless of our beliefs we need to stand together. the way it is is not how it has to be. we don't know where we're going but know where we're coming from and find this quite exciting. heers. now we will hear from walter. cheers and applause] >> thank you mr. speaker. 15 million young people live in

the u.k. nearly one quarter ofthe entire population. despite this we still have barely any influence over the decisions that affect their futures. young people are faced with summary problems, poverty, discrimination and the list goes on, but the plus place to address these issues and we are not given the chance to. we carried deeply about social causes and when given the opportunity young people can do great things. he's only 19 years old, but just look what he managed to achieve. we all have potential for greatness, but currently it's a feeling of impotence and disillusionment and that's not okay. we need to engage our young people. politicians need to reach out to us and give us a chance to

be part of the decision-making. political education should be introduced across all schools so we can reduce increase and improve our democracy because ultimately that's what democracy means. that's the power of the people by the people. it's inclusive, not divisive. its encompasses young, old, males, females, able, disabled and all of the diversity in between. so we can ove forward into a veteran kinder democracy. thank you. >> thank you. now, we will hear from the southwest from jack ayne..

>> thank you, mr. speaker. good day, all. my debt-- name is jack bayne. today, i am personally trying to make a better, kinder democracy. i am trying to campaign for disability rights, in particular i have a current campaign to try to make politics more inclusive for young people who are disabled. there are few with disabilities and this inequality in our democracy forces me to campaign for disabled people to have a voice in parliament. i believe that everyone in matter what religion, the matter what race or ability should be much to

make their own mark in politics without prejudice. earlier this year in motion was passed in my name and to others to raise awareness of disability rights and to encourage disability in politics. finally, the referendum was highly divided and i want the youth of today to show we can work together to make our society more inclusive and as a wholly better kinder emocracy. thank you. >> thank you, jack, for your speech and the work you are doing and just described to us. we shall now hear from wales from ellen bowles. >> thank you, mr. speaker. this

year in politics we seem to have lost focus. we have orgotten there are more people than votes. democracy should be used as a tool to give that people power over their lives and help them make a difference in their communities. so, why have so few political debates this year focused on that? instead of the cyst is placed on fear and hatred. these arguments cause debate-- division in our community and cost people to be suspicious of their neighbors and hate the person sitting next to them on the bus. we are encouraged to divide ourselves a based on race and ethnic origin and religion. this is at a time when we most need to stand in united to solve the challenges we are facing. example close to my heart is the refugee crisis.

instead of offering help people are being encouraged to hate and fear the most vulnerable people on the planet. we are using human beings as ways to scare people. fear cannot be used as a way to gather votes, dividing our communities is not the way to get the vote. democracy isn't about division, hatred and fear. it's about people working together to build a better future. thank you. >> allen, thank you for the contribution. now from the west midlands i call cheyenne.

>> thank you, mr. speaker. thank you to my deputy and workers who made this possible and the people rooting for me. something i believe strongly in is racially quality and cultural diversity. the campaign showed me anyone can take a stand in combating the racism or any other subject they felt strongly about. stereotypes are labels that when attached to different communities through hate and integrates, but it's time we rip those labels off. let us go into the schools. after all, there are 11 to make 18 year olds are the ones that elected us to do this job. they need us. social media will make a massive difference. we live on our phones. we need to report these things that stop them

from happening because this is the 21st century, 2016. how can these things carry on? instead of showing change we should accept with open arms and celebrate our differences. martin luther king once said i have a dream that my four children will live in a nation where they will not be judged on the color of their skin, but on the content of their character. which we should do, we should not see someone as a color or religion or tradition or country or race, for that matter. we should see them as we see ourselves so we can leave a legacy behind for the youth of the future. thank you.

>> thank you, cheyenne. next, rom yorkshire. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i am deeply honored and humbled to be speaking in this timber today. it was in this house where william from yorkshire argued time after time for the abolition of slavery and to change the course of history forever. we must never underestimate the words spoken in this house at the heart of the british democracy. in today's changing and challenging word there-- while there has never been a more need for kinder democracy, a democracy where change does not only happen in westminster, but rom our communities across the country. a democracy where people are not disengage or misinformed, but taking an

active part in a national conversation. represented by a gender balance parliament with members from all backgrounds and walks of life, truly reflecting the british society. it's about building a people powered democracy and surely this is not the vision for the future, is the vision for today and the right way forward. let us turn the vision into reality. let us be the voice of hope in the silence of fear. thank you..and applause] >> another distinct, but very powerful speech, which has captured the mood of the parliament. the last speaker representing the army welfare service for whom i hope you

will give a rapturous welcome s liam west. >> democracy across the world nd the uk as a theory is great. everyone over the age of 18 can vote. however, as a young person i feel decisions are made for which i have no influence. furthermore, a problem with democracy if i need to register to vote, which for some young people might be too much of a waste of time. so, a solution would be to automatically register as soon as you turn 18 or possibly 16

r 17. finally, brexit. the vote could be explained as a poor indicator that the ampaign would win and so young eople decided they did not need to turn out to win. thank you. > thank you. well, we've had 90 speakers, but i stand to be corrected, 93. we have a large amount of contributions, delivered with great eloquence and passion. there have been some remarkable

personal testimonies. i hope you feel proud to have been part of this great enterprise. proud if you have spoken, proud ifyou've heard the speech, proud if you had a new course as a result of what you've heard. it's been a very special experience . members of the parliament, the parliament will debate on which of the five subjects debated today to select as a national campaign issue . in the lobby , my friends, you will be given to ballot papers. one for the two eserved . that is, uk wide subjects and one for the three for today's purposes , england only subjects . you should place the cross in the box next to the subject for which you would like to debate on each

ballot paper and hand the completed ballot papers to the door person in the lobbies. afterwards, members of the youth parliament, please return to your place in the chamber. those of you on my right should leave the chamber by the door behind me and turn left into the eye lobby behind you. those on my left if you would leave by the doors at the far end and turn left into the no lobby behind you.members of the house of commons staff will be on hand to assist you. the division lobbies are now open , thank you.